When you’re a high school senior, it seems like everyone wants to tell you where to go to college or what job you should get.

Your grandpa says you should follow the family tradition and attend his alma mater. Your mom wants you to stay close to home for school and a career. Your friends want to do whatever they’re doing. And your brother just wants you gone already, so he can take over your room.

The five deans of Nebraska Methodist College know a thing or two about finding the right college and career. They have 16 college degrees between them and a wealth of professional and higher education experience too big to put into words or numbers.

So who better to share some unbiased, expert advice for starting your college search and knowing what career to pursue? Here’s what they have to say:

You’ve always known that you wanted to help others. Maybe you were inspired by your loved one’s caregivers. Maybe you have family members you look up to who work in healthcare.

Now, you just want to make sure you find the right place to pursue your passion, whether you’re transferring or straight out of high school. You need a challenging but welcoming environment where you can learn to be the best and have fun along the way.

Many of our students, like Taylor Kolvek, come to Nebraska Methodist College to realize their lifelong dream because of our academic reputation and student life opportunities.

For many college students, engagement in activities outside of the classroom can have just as much of an impact on your future career. Plus, connecting with classmates can really help make your college experience more fun.

Nebraska Methodist College alumni are shining examples of healthcare professions who make a difference in communities throughout the country and the world. Each year, homecoming is a time to flash back with old friends, celebrate glowing successes and shed light on the plans for the future of this premier institution.

The college search process can be really frustrating. From campus visits to the first day of classes, there are a lot of steps to complete. It’s easy to forget or completely overlook something in all of the craziness.

Here are four less obvious tips for starting your college search that you can complete before even stepping foot on a college campus: